InPlant Technician II (Granite City, IL)

InPlant Technician II (Granite City, IL)

16 Jun 2024
Illinois, Southern illinois 00000 Southern illinois USA

InPlant Technician II (Granite City, IL)

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Functions/Responsibilities:Matches colors and formulates ink to customer specification with economical use of color base combinations.Selects bases and vehicles so that inks formulated meet or exceed customer needs, regarding such qualities as color, fade resistance, odor, rub resistance, coating compatibility, printing methods, viscosity, tack, grind, etc.Prepares formula, supervises and participates in weighing out necessary ingredients, mixing and milling all inks to be produced at in plant operation.Performs standard quality control tests to insure inks meet or exceed customer specifications.Prepares draw-downs and displays for color comparisons.Furnishes press side technical service as required to adjust problems, such as shade, color, body, stripping, bleeding, skinning, and assisting with press related problems. Performs troubleshooting.Orders inks, coatings, and raw materials and maintains inventory levels.Identifies press returns and learns work-off of materials to insure low dormancy levels.Maintains production and quality control records of all products produced and advises branch as to amount of ink to be billed to in plant operation.Maintains inplant in a state of good housekeeping and safe operation.Provides monthly activity report to manager on all monthly in plant activities including total number of batches, color matches, and trials.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.Required Education and Experience:HS Diploma/GED5 years pressroom or ink experience, specifically solvent flexo and Energy Curable (EB) offset.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and coordination skills.Knowledge of Company?s products, press operation and capabilities, raw material properties, and pigments.Good computer operation skills for dispenser operations, quality control measurements, data acquisition and reporting.Must have a strong understanding of Color Management.Good understanding of using X-Rite spectrophotometers.Good follow through and problem resolution abilities.Good computer skills.Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs.Color blindness test.Be able to work 40 hrs. plus overtime if needed. Shift:3rd Shift (11PM-7AM)Sun Chemical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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